World Championship Poker 2 Featuring Howard Lederer is a poker simulation game featuring fourteen types of poker, including Texas Hold'em, Five Card Draw, Seven Card Stud and Pineapple. WCP 2 supports both online and offline play. Online, you play poker with up to seven other players. Offline play includes Quick Play mode for a fast game or a more extensive Career mode where the player begins their career as a low-ranking upstart living in their mother's basement. As the player advances in their career, they encounter real professional poker players.
Gameplay involves using WiFi to play against PS2 players or supporting EyeToy to add your own likeness to the game. AI players have their own playing style, emotions and react to events. In-game commentary is provided by Matt Savage.